Connect What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

The most rewarding thing about being a mom is being able to see the light in my son’s eyes whenever he looks at me, and getting to experience the joy and magic of being a kid through his eyes. There is truly nothing like it.

What is one memory of your kids that you will never forget?

Of course, his birth. That day will go down in my history as being the best day of my life. It was a hard day, and not the easiest pregnancy, delivery, or recovery. I had an emergency c-section as he was turned to the side and got stuck in my birthing canal. But he was born a strong, healthy, beautiful baby boy on May 14th, 2017…which turned out to be Mother’s Day that year! It was as if the universe wanted me to become a mom. It was pure magic!

What would you do with $20,000?

I would use some to put a down payment on a house for my son and I to live. I’ve struggled with financial hardships over the years, and this would be a life changing blessing! I will donate some to the Washington Autism Alliance, where they help extend access to education and services to those on the autism spectrum in my home state of Washington.